During a typhoon:
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Visitor Safety Release - English
Visitor Safety Release - Japanese
Visitor Safety Release - Korean
Visitor Safety Release - Traditional Chinese
1. Stay Indoors
For your safety, remain inside your hotel until COR 4 is declared.
● Remain in a concrete building, such as your hotel or designated shelter, preferably in an interior room, away from windows and glass
● Follow all instructions from hotel staff
2. Do NOT Go Outside
● Do not walk, drive, or leave your location
● Strong winds can launch debris and cause serious injury
● Flooding can happen quickly and without warning. As little as six inches of water can sweep a person off their feet.
3. Stay Out of the Water
● Stay away from all beaches, cliffs, and shoreline areas.
● No swimming, surfing, or sightseeing near the ocean.
● Water Rescue response times will be delayed:
○ Water rescue assets are NOT staged near coastal areas due to unsafe conditions.
○ First responders cannot safely deploy during peak storm conditions.
● Entering the water during COR 1 limits rescue capability.
● Dangerous sea conditions like high surf and strong rip currents are expected to last until at least Thursday.
4. Emergency Services
● Fire, ambulance, and police services are limited during the storm
● Help may be delayed until conditions are safe
5. Guam Fire Department Safety Reminders
● Use flashlights only – do not use candles
● Stay away from floodwater and downed power lines
● Prepare your medications and essential items
6. Power, Water & Communication
● Power outages are likely
● Mobile phone and internet service may be limited
● Charge your devices and use them only when needed
7. Stay Informed
Please follow updates from:
● Your hotel or tour provider
● Local emergency alerts
● Guam Visitors Bureau social media: @visitguamusa @guamvisitorsbureau
● Guam Fire Department social media: @guamfiredepartment
● Guam Homeland Security Office: @ghs_ocd
8. Important Contact Information
● Emergency: 911
● Consulate Offices:
○ Japan Consulate: +1 (671) 646-1290
○ Korean Consulate: +82-2-3210-0404; Local Office +1(671) 647- 6488/9
○ Taiwan Economic & Cultural Office: +1 (671) 685-8668
○ Philippine Consulate: +1 671-646-4620
● Concierge Service: +1 (671) 588-3030
GVB offers Concierge service available in multiple languages 24-hours/7 days a week to assist with emergencies, translation, airport, taxi and transportation information.
9. Follow Hotel
● Listen carefully to hotel staff
● Know your safe area inside the building (evacuation locations)
● Do not leave unless authorities say it is safe
GVB, GFD, GPD, GHRA, and GHS/OCD have been working together diligently through our tourism industry partners to ensure accurate and timely information is available to our local residents and visitors.
Your safety is our priority.
Please stay inside, stay calm, and follow official guidance.
- If you are in a low-lying area or if the building you are staying in is not a concrete structure or lacks storm shutters, consider seeking shelter elsewhere.
- Stay inside and away from windows.
- If possible, stay tuned to a radio or television for storm bulletins.
- Stay inside when the eye of the typhoon is passing and prepare for heavy winds from the opposite direction.
- Fill in holes around doors with old towels or blankets.
- Turn of and unplug all appliances.
- NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather Service warnings and other hazard information 24 hours a day. Weather radios are for sale at electronics stores on Guam and via mail-order catalogues and various other locations.
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
- National Weather Service Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
- National Weather Service Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
- GHS/OCD Website: www.ghs.guam.gov
- GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD
- Joint Region Marianas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam
For any changes to inbound and outbound flights to Guam, travelers are encouraged to contact their respective airline or travel provider or visit the official website of the Guam International Airport Authority at www.guamairport.com for flight updates.
